We talked to director Lena Khan and cast members Ben Schwartz and Matilda Lawler.
You will never believe who voices the squirrel...
Disney is upping its live action game with Flora & Ulysses, which hopes to tie in to Pixar's avid audience.
https://youtu.be/cjZOKxKBSzg Listen / download here: We're going Greek -- Ancient Greek, that is -- in this week's nostalgic cartoon review with Ulysses 31. This early 80s animated series aims to retell Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" set in the far-flung outer space of the 31st century. It's one part Saturday morning cartoon, one part classic literature, and 100% good, old-fashioned animated insanity. Shout-out to our longtime fan, friend, and regular contributor Bobby Anthem for recommending this one! And another special call-out to TheAdamAdamant who has restored all 26 episodes of the series, …
Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’ Flora & Ulysses, directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo ("Because of Winn-Dixie", "The Tale of Despereaux"). The film is being produced for the upcoming streaming service Disney+, which launches in the U.S. on November 12th. Flora & Ulysses tells the story of 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, who saves a squirrel she names Ulysses only to have its unique superhero powers wreak …